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Australian Bomb Hoax Suspect Arrested In Ky.

The suspect in a bizarre bomb hoax in Australia has been arrested in Kentucky.

FBI special agent Elizabeth Fries said Paul Peters was staying in LaGrange when he was arrested.

At a press conference Monday evening, Australian officials said they identified Peters last week as the suspect in an attack on a teen outside of Sydney earlier this month.

Luke Moore, with New South Wales police, said they learned that Peters may have traveled to the United States. They contacted the FBI, which then became involved with the investigation.

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On Sunday night, two officers from New South Wales police flew to Louisville.

?There were a range of pieces of evidence that led us to identifying this suspect. I can't speculate on the individual items of that evidence,? Moore said.

Moore said a man broke into a home in Mosman, an upscale suburb of Sydney, and attached what appeared to be a bomb to the neck of 18-year-old Madeleine Pulver. A letter of demand was also attached. Moore said the letter included financial demands, requested follow up contact and that further instruction would be given, but would not comment further on what the demand was.

Police said it took 10 hours before the bomb squad was confident the device wasn?t dangerous and could be removed. The device was described as sophisticated-looking, but harmless.

Moore said Peters flew out of Sydney on Aug. 8. Police said they believe he arrived in the U.S. in Chicago.

Police said Peters had family connections to the Louisville area and had previously lived in the U.S., but he is an Australian citizen. Peters was staying with his ex-wife at her Oldham County home when he was arrested. Police do not believe his ex-wife knew of his involvement in the hoax.

A neighbor said the Peters? ex-wife kept to herself and was pleasant.

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Officials said there's no evidence the attack is linked with any other crime.

Moore said the victim and her family have been notified and said they are relieved and await the outcome of the court process.

Peters will stay in the Oldham County Jail overnight and is scheduled to make an initial court appearance in Louisville on Tuesday.

In Australia, Peters will face charges that include kidnapping, breaking and entering, and demanding property with menace.

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